Summary of DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR DA16600 WI-FI + BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY MODULES
Dialog Semiconductor DA16600 modules integrate low-power Wi‑Fi (VirtualZero DA16200) and BLE (SmartBond TINY DA14531) in a compact, certified module that supports Wi‑Fi/BLE coexistence, BLE-based provisioning, long battery life, and full offload with a complete software and security stack. Available with onboard chip antenna or u.FL external connector, the modules offer many I/Os and hardware-accelerated security features, enabling OTA updates and simple smartphone provisioning for low-power IoT designs.
Parts used in the DA16600 Modules Project:
- VirtualZero DA16200 Wi‑Fi SoC
- SmartBond TINY DA14531 BLE SoC
- Onboard chip antenna (DA16600MOD-AAC4WA32 variant)
- u.FL external antenna connector (DA16600MOD-AAE4WA32 variant)
- Module PCB and supporting passive components (capacitors, resistors, inductors)
- Power management circuitry for low-power operation
- UART interface
- SPI interface
- ADC channels
- I2C interface
- PWM outputs
- I2S interface
- GPIO pins
- JTAG and SWD debug interfaces
Dialog Semiconductor DA16600 Wi-Fi® + BLUETOOTH® Low Energy (BLE) Modules provide a convenient way to add both low-power Wi-Fi and low-power BLE functionality to applications. The DA16600 Modules are based on the VirtualZero™ DA16200 Wi-Fi SoC (System on a Chip) and the SmartBond TINY™ DA14531 BLE SoC. Together they deliver long battery life and low power consumption in a convenient form factor. As a single integrated system, functions such as Wi-Fi/BLE coexistence and provisioning Wi-Fi through the BLE connection come standard.
The Dialog Semiconductor DA16600 Modules are complete with all required components and are regulatory certified by the FCC, IC, CE, and other regulatory bodies. These compact 14.2mm x 24.6mm x 3.0mm Modules are offered with an onboard chip antenna (DA16600MOD-AAC4WA32) or with a connector for an external antenna (DA16600MOD-AAE4WA32).
Features
- Low-power Wi-Fi
- VirtualZero DA16200 SoC
- 802.11n 1×1 low power 2.4GHz
- Up to 72Mbps, MCS0-7
- Low-power BLE
- SmartBond TINY DA14531 SoC
- Ultra low power
- BT5.1 compliant BLE
- Enables year-plus battery life
- Breakthrough VirtualZero low power technology
- Virtually no power consumption in a sleep state
- Ultra low power sensor wake-up
- Runs on small batteries and coin cells
- Wi-Fi/BLE coexistence
- Built-in, customizable, coexistence algorithms
- Superior range
- Wi-Fi: Industry-leading output power and Rx sensitivity for maximum range
- BLE: 4x range of BT 4.0
- Simple setup and provisioning
- Provision Wi-Fi connection simply with BLE
- Automatically find and configure new devices with a smartphone app
- Full offload
- SoC runs a full OS and TCP/IP stack on the module
- Complete software stack
- Comprehensive networking software stack
- Leading security
- Secure boot
- Secure debug
- Secure asset storage
- Hardware accelerated
- TLS
- Digital certificates
- Elliptic curve
- OTA firmware update
- Enables field-deployed device firmware updates
- Antenna options
- Onboard chip antenna
- External antenna connector (u.FL)
- Multiple I/Os
- UART, SPI, ADC, I2C, PWM, I2S, GPIOs, JTAG, and SWD
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- What wireless technologies are integrated in the DA16600 Modules?
The modules integrate low-power Wi‑Fi (VirtualZero DA16200) and Bluetooth Low Energy (SmartBond TINY DA14531). - Can the DA16600 Modules be provisioned via BLE?
Yes, the modules support provisioning Wi‑Fi through the BLE connection. - Do the DA16600 Modules include regulatory certifications?
Yes, they are regulatory certified by FCC, IC, CE, and other regulatory bodies. - What antenna options are available for the DA16600 Modules?
They are offered with an onboard chip antenna (DA16600MOD-AAC4WA32) or with a u.FL connector for an external antenna (DA16600MOD-AAE4WA32). - What I/O interfaces does the module provide?
The module provides UART, SPI, ADC, I2C, PWM, I2S, GPIOs, JTAG, and SWD interfaces. - Does the module support secure boot and secure storage?
Yes, the module includes secure boot, secure debug, and secure asset storage with hardware-accelerated TLS and cryptography. - Can firmware be updated in the field on the DA16600 Modules?
Yes, the modules support OTA firmware updates. - What power characteristics are highlighted for these modules?
The modules emphasize ultra low power consumption, virtually no power in sleep state, and suitability for small batteries and coin cells, enabling year-plus battery life.
